Strong burini it struck at 3:00 in the afternoon Corfu and created problems in the electricity supply, as well as in the operation of the “Ioannis Kapodistrias” airport.

Due to intense lightning activity, 8 flights did not land and according to initial information, at least three of them diverted to nearby airports.

Areas both in the city of Corfu and in the suburbs have been left without electricity.

The power outages began just minutes after the storm began at 2:55 p.m.

For example, let us mention that parts of the city center have been left without electricityPlatytera, Mandouki, parts of the area of ​​Gouvia, Kyra Chrysikou while DEDDIE crews are already on their way.

Yes, yes several areas have been left without power due to a downed cable.

Miraculously they were saved the owner and customers of a tavern on the beach road of Garitsa in Corfu town, when trees fell on the business.

Heavy rain and strong winds are the dominant weather feature at this time.

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The Fire Department is on site for the removal of fallen trees.

More specifically, a large tree fell today at noon in the Windmill.

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In fact, he fell on the awning and tables of a tavern there and fortunately at that time due to the heavy rain, no one was there.

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SOURCE: RES- CORFU TV